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Old 03-05-2021, 12:31 AM
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Good 26” gravel tires?
I am trying to set up a good friend with a gravel bike on a budget. I have found a Bridgestone MB5 and am wondering what good affordable gravel tires are recommended ? No Rat Trap Pass or other chi chi models. I use Gravel Kings and think they’re great - can I find these in 26x2.0” kinda size?!

Any other options to consider?
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Old 03-05-2021, 05:55 AM
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I was considering making my old MTB a monster gravel bike at one time (too much $$ ultimately) and found the "semi slicks" at forum sponsor bike tires direct had plenty of options, here: https://www.biketiresdirect.com/sear...lick-mtb-tires

to your question, no Panaracer doesn't have a 26 version of the GK, though
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Old 03-05-2021, 05:59 AM
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See this thread https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=254453
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Old 03-05-2021, 06:07 AM
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Gravel King in 26x2.1:
https://www.modernbike.com/product-2...QaAv7KEALw_wcB
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Old 03-05-2021, 06:55 AM
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Rene Herse has a few options for 26" tires. Smooth or knobby.
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Old 03-05-2021, 08:53 AM
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oops, I missed earlier, I was on panaracer site and you have to sort by individual tire model... sorry op!
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Old 03-05-2021, 10:12 AM
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Ooops, thanks. 26er tires weren’t on my radar until trying to help out my buddy, so I missed that thread...
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Old 03-05-2021, 04:19 PM
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Conti RaceKing Racesport 2.2 if they fit.
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Old 03-05-2021, 04:25 PM
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the answer is always gravelking
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Old 03-05-2021, 04:47 PM
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I think you got your answer, you like GKs and they are avail. but they will not be as nice as the chi chi rat trap pass or that new one with the knobbies. I am glad to see 26in being back
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Old 03-05-2021, 05:06 PM
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Or SpeedKing Racesport - not knobby, 50g lighter, rolls great on pavement but fine for offroad

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Conti RaceKing Racesport 2.2 if they fit.
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Old 03-05-2021, 05:23 PM
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Kenda Small Block 8 comes in 26x2.1 or 26 x 1.95
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Old 03-05-2021, 06:37 PM
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Yes, very stoked there are more high quality 26" tire options out there.

Coming some time later this year are the Ultradynamico Mars tires:
https://ultradynamico.com/products/m...32926187880533

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Old 03-05-2021, 06:50 PM
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Yes, very stoked there are more high quality 26" tire options out there.

Coming some time later this year are the Ultradynamico Mars tires:
https://ultradynamico.com/products/m...32926187880533
but he would put those in the chi chi category
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Old 03-05-2021, 07:55 PM
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Haha, yes I suppose so. But GK's are like $53 and the Ultra's are $65 so not a huge difference there. Definitely different tread pattern though!
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